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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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